Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here?

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-03-2011, 01:36 PM

With Snyderatto not running things anymore, the Redskins are no longer a place to go to get paid, so the greedy moneygrubbers wont want to come here (which is good). But what about the hard working, blue-collar players we want the skins to go after - why would they choose to come here?

McNabb is one of the most beloved players in the league - and the Shanahans completely humiliated him. I dont think free agents will want to come here because they fear Shanahan could do the same to them.

What do you guys think?

MTK · 01-03-2011, 01:39 PM

I think the McNabb thing is a bit overblown. People know that Shanahan has won a lot of games in this league doing things his way. If you perform you've got nothing to worry about. Can we sit here today and really say that DM was performing at a high level? Anyone?

SolidSnake84 · 01-03-2011, 01:41 PM

People do forget too that Andy Reid had decided he was better off without McNabb. That should have told people something, but it didn't.

But Props to Shanahan for doing things his way. Mcnabb wasn't working out, so Shanahan benched him. No other coach in DC would do something like that, we would just have to suffer through that players contract because they were the highest paid...

firstdown · 01-03-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

With Snyderatto not running things anymore, the Redskins are no longer a place to go to get paid, so the greedy moneygrubbers wont want to come here (which is good). But what about the hard working, blue-collar players we want the skins to go after - why would they choose to come here?

McNabb is one of the most beloved players in the league - and the Shanahans completely humiliated him. I dont think free agents will want to come here because they fear Shanahan could do the same to them.

What do you guys think?

I think DM humiliated himself with his poor play.

MTK · 01-03-2011, 01:57 PM

I expect the Skins are going to be pretty aggressive in free agency. They're set up well to do so, cap-wise.

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-03-2011, 01:59 PM

As fans, we side with Shanahan. but players view McNabb as incredibly awesome and amazing. Its their perception that really matters, not ours. Without exception, ever quote from a current or former player (now in the media) has taken mcnabbs side in the issue and feels the teams disrespected him.

Remember, we arent just talking about mcnabbs performance being poor.we're talking about the manner in which it went down and how that looks to other players.

freddyg12 · 01-03-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I expect the Skins are going to be pretty aggressive in free agency. They're set up well to do so, cap-wise.

I am eager to see how aggressive they will be & what that means; will they be aggressive in going after a few guys? big-money guys? We'll learn a lot about Allen & Shan this offseason. I expect the team to sign a no. of mid range starters rather than a few big contracts. Maybe something comparable to Gibbs II 04 class.

Bucket · 01-03-2011, 02:02 PM

Anyone got a list?

I would like for us to go after Steve Slaton if he's a FA. He has a perfect style of running for the zone blocking like the did in WVU.

He could also help on ST if he doesn't become our feature back.

skinsfan69 · 01-03-2011, 02:02 PM

We really don't know who the unrestricted FA's are yet. Do we?

Chico23231 · 01-03-2011, 02:05 PM

2011 NFL Free Agents

Here a pretty solid list resource

skinsfan69 · 01-03-2011, 02:07 PM

i wish they'd stay quiet for a year and just try and draft and get a bunch of un drafted free agents. let them play together for a while and then when this team might be ready for a playoff run, then add in the big money free agents. the front office has to realize that they're not one off season away from being a contender.

SmootSmack · 01-03-2011, 02:08 PM

There are only so many opportunities in the NFL. We'll have no problem luring FAs. Joseph, Woodley are two names I'm hearing a lot lately

skinsfan69 · 01-03-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

2011 NFL Free Agents

Here a pretty solid list resource

I've got a feeling some of the top guys, like Vincent Jackson will re sign with their own teams or will be franchised. It's not like Philly is going to let Michael Vick walk out of there.

Hog1 · 01-03-2011, 02:14 PM

Quality working man mentality FA's??
I want every dude with an attitude problem and a set a brass knuckles that the police don't know about........

Chico23231 · 01-03-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

There are only so many opportunities in the NFL. We'll have no problem luring FAs. Joseph, Woodley are two names I'm hearing a lot lately

I like both those names ALOT. Kalil the center in Carolina and Vincent Jackson are 2 names Id like to be hearing after those 2.

01-03-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,712	Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? With Snyderatto not running things anymore, the Redskins are no longer a place to go to get paid, so the greedy moneygrubbers wont want to come here (which is good). But what about the hard working, blue-collar players we want the skins to go after - why would they choose to come here? McNabb is one of the most beloved players in the league - and the Shanahans completely humiliated him. I dont think free agents will want to come here because they fear Shanahan could do the same to them. What do you guys think? __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

01-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,570	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? I think the McNabb thing is a bit overblown. People know that Shanahan has won a lot of games in this league doing things his way. If you perform you've got nothing to worry about. Can we sit here today and really say that DM was performing at a high level? Anyone? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-03-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,953	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? People do forget too that Andy Reid had decided he was better off without McNabb. That should have told people something, but it didn't. But Props to Shanahan for doing things his way. Mcnabb wasn't working out, so Shanahan benched him. No other coach in DC would do something like that, we would just have to suffer through that players contract because they were the highest paid... __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

01-03-2011, 01:57 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,570	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? I expect the Skins are going to be pretty aggressive in free agency. They're set up well to do so, cap-wise. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-03-2011, 01:59 PM	#6
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,712	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? As fans, we side with Shanahan. but players view McNabb as incredibly awesome and amazing. Its their perception that really matters, not ours. Without exception, ever quote from a current or former player (now in the media) has taken mcnabbs side in the issue and feels the teams disrespected him. Remember, we arent just talking about mcnabbs performance being poor.we're talking about the manner in which it went down and how that looks to other players. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

01-03-2011, 02:02 PM	#8
Bucket Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 3,881	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? Anyone got a list? I would like for us to go after Steve Slaton if he's a FA. He has a perfect style of running for the zone blocking like the did in WVU. He could also help on ST if he doesn't become our feature back.

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skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,341	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? We really don't know who the unrestricted FA's are yet. Do we?

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Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,627	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? 2011 NFL Free Agents Here a pretty solid list resource __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

01-03-2011, 02:07 PM	#11
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,341	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? i wish they'd stay quiet for a year and just try and draft and get a bunch of un drafted free agents. let them play together for a while and then when this team might be ready for a playoff run, then add in the big money free agents. the front office has to realize that they're not one off season away from being a contender.

01-03-2011, 02:08 PM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? There are only so many opportunities in the NFL. We'll have no problem luring FAs. Joseph, Woodley are two names I'm hearing a lot lately __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here? Quality working man mentality FA's?? I want every dude with an attitude problem and a set a brass knuckles that the police don't know about........ __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

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